Crispy Salmon With Walnut Salsa Verde
Servings 6 servings
Calories 460kcal
Equipment
- Oven & Baking Sheet
- Stove & Non-Stick Skillet
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts halved, then chopped
- ¾ cup parsley chopped
- 3 tbsp chives chopped
- ½ tsp thyme fresh
- 3 tbsp capers chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 11 tbsp olive oil extra virgin (½ cup + 3 tbsp)
- 24 oz salmon coho, wild caught
- 3 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
Instructions
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
SALSA VERDE
- Place walnut halves on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant and lightly golden (about 7 minutes.
- Let cool, then place on a cutting board and coarsely chop.
- In a bowl, stir together the parsley, chives, thyme, oregano, sage, garlic and ½ cup extra virgin olive oil. Add chopped walnuts and season to taste with salt and pepper.
SALMON
- Heat the 3 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick pan.
- Add the salmon in a single layer and cook until golden brown and crisp on 1 side (about 3 minutes).
- Turn the salmon carefully, season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until golden brown and crisp on the second side (2 to 3 minutes).
MEANWHILE
- Add the lemon juice to the salsa verde.
SERVING
- Serve with 1 salmon fillet on each plate and top with the salsa verde. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Salmon With Walnut Salsa Verde
Amount Per Serving (171 g)
Calories 460
Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 23g
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 584mg17%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 26g52%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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